The will to find a way — Part 1

03 August 2011

This film showcases the efforts of three partners of Sir Ratan Tata Trust in the Central India Initiative, which aims to enhance the livelihoods of tribals through land and water-focused development interventions. In parts of Gujarat, west Madhya Pradesh and south Rajasthan, these three organisations have adopted a river-basin approach, whereby soil and water conservation measures, construction of check dams and community-managed lift irrigation systems are designed and executed.

Established in 1919, Sir Ratan Tata Trust is a grant-bestowing public foundation. It focuses on supporting organisations that undertake innovative and sustained initiatives with the potential to make a visible difference.

The tragedy and after In the devastated Uttarakhand hills, the Tata effort to provide immediate relief and help with long-term rehabilitation has eased the suffering of many